The World Cup began in the early 20th century, and during this century gradually expanded to include more teams and more great players.[1] Jules Rimet was the president of FIFA who founded the tournament first played in 1930. Although few sides beyond South America and Europe were actually involved...

Riprap shorelines are shorelines that have large chunk rock that are used to stop erosion. These rocks continue down into the water and are ideal habitat for fish. Here is an article that will help you catch more fish.

Fishing success depends upon your knowledge of the species and the water you are fishing. Just because you have never been to a body of water before doesn't mean that you won't catch anything. Here are a few tips to help you.

It is true that moon phases affect the tides and currents in the ocean, but have you ever wondered if these items make a difference in fishing? You and I will explore the possibilities and come up with a conclusion based on the evidence presented.

It's not how hard you can hit, it's how hard you can get hit. Or at least that's common boxing ring wisdom that good fighters take to heart. There's a science to taking a punch (or a kick) that will help you come out on top, but unfortunately there's only one real way to study it.

Germany have won three FIFA World Cups, and their teams have usually been among the top seeds in the various World Cups. German teams have played in some classic matches with England, Italy and Hungary and others on the way to World Cup glory. These are a few of...

The FIFA World Cup has been held in Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and North America. Europe and South America have hosted the majority of tournaments. European or South American teams have dominated the tournament, but only a few of them have won it outside their continent.
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The one-punch knock out is something that we associate with unrealistic action heroes, but if you've watched your share of heavyweight bouts you know it does happen from time to time. If you've ever wondered how you can do it (for when you need to take your shot and make it count), here's an explanation of the physics behind the Sunday punch.

The FIFA World Cup is a soccer extravaganza that has been played in a number of countries in Europe and beyond. However, Europe has hosted most of the tournaments. As such, it is perhaps not a great surprise that the European teams have won more World Cups than the...

The Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs last week after losing three straight games, including a pivotal winner-take-all 7th game of the 2nd round series to the Houston Rockets. The loss prevented the team from making their first ever Western Conference Finals appearance, and reminded fans of the frustration that can come from attaching themselves to this franchise.

A fish blasts out of the water and inhales your topwater lure. You should be surprised and shell shocked but the truth is you were hoping something like this would happen. If these explosive strikes take place while fishing with a bait you have constructed by hand, the level of excitement increases dramatically.

No professional sports league is influenced by star players quite like the NBA. One superstar coming out of college and joining a struggling team can drastically improve a team's fortunes, and potentially shape the future of the league. For this reason, the upcoming NBA draft on June 25th is an exciting time for sports franchises, players, and fans alike. This article will recap the draft lottery and give a preview of the top prospects in June's draft.

Rubber or plastic worms are probably the most popular bait among bass anglers. They are economical, easy to use and fish just can't seem to resist them. Anyone who can cast and retrieve a lure will learn to fish the rubber worm in virtually no time at all. That...